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PTecSat [USC]
PTecSat is a nanosatellite project of the University of Southern California/Space Engineering Research Center (USC/SERC) built as an improved version of Aeneas.
The objectives of PTecSat's mission are:
- Track cargo shipping containers using a custom built deployable dish antenna (iTAG MATTS).
- Demonstrate electrical component radiation shielding techniques using tantalum foil.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | University of Southern California/Space Engineering Research Center (USC/SERC) |
| Contractors: | University of Southern California/Space Engineering Research Center (USC/SERC) |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | CubeSat (3U) |
| Propulsion: | None |
| Power: | 4 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 4 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTecSat | - | 20xx | with ? |
References:
- IARU: PTecSat
